Semper Fidelis All Americans hit the practice field

Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, reacts after players on the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl East team jokingly tell him they are all committing to play at the general's alma mater, the University of Illinois. Spiese spoke to the student-athletes following their first day of practice at Arcadia High School in Phoenix Dec. 30.